Title: Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! Vacation home in Indian River with fireplace ## Photo gallery for Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! ![Smart TV, fireplace - Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! (Indian River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117790000/117789500/117789432/89240e6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! (Indian River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117790000/117789500/117789432/fad4af94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! (Indian River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117790000/117789500/117789432/e15c3627.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! (Indian River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117790000/117789500/117789432/71a12d16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! (Indian River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117790000/117789500/117789432/w1320h1305x0y0-bb82bec7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1350 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! This one-story, ranch home featuring easy access and an open concept will not disappoint. The cottage is located in the heart of Indian River with three bedrooms and one & one-half baths. Its a quick walk to Burt Lake, downtown restaurants, coffee houses, ice cream parlors, boutiques and even the local grocery store. The full kitchen boasts a gas range, dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave and most any appliance you could want. The AC is ice cold for summer months and the gas fireplace is perfect for those cold winter nights. Amenities are extensive with a washer / dryer, high speed internet, 60 channels of Spectrum, as well as a firepit. You'll enjoy how spacious the home feels, as it sleeps up to six people comfortably and is stocked with towels, linens, cooking utensils, laundry detergent, firewood, etc.... Vacationers can also use the private boardwalk in the backyard that leads to Burt Lake waterfront and the driveway to the home is paved with available space for parking roughly three to four vehicles. Please review house rules prior to booking in order to assure that the cottage is conducive to your needs. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions regarding house policies, as I'm always available and eager to help with your vacation needs. Thank you!! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,350 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94770000/94765900/94765842/6b765e73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy house in Indian River. 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Please text 989-488-9988 at time of departure, this just helps us to get our cleaning crew in for our next guests! Thank you! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Indian River is home to this vacation home. Indian River Golf Club and Seasons of the North Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Burt Lake State Park and Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve. Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania! are also worth visiting. [Visit our Indian River travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Indian-River.dx118234) [View more Vacation homes in Indian River](https://www.expedia.ca/Indian-River-Private-Vacation-Homes.d118234-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.407356,-84.61556&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aodtGfnmcO%3FU%3FU%3FU%40W%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40UBU%40UBU%40UBUBSBUDUBSBUDUDSBSFUDSDUDSFQFSDSFSFQFSHQFSFQHQFQHQHQHOHQHQJMHQJMHQJMJOJMJMHMLMJMJMLKJMLKJKLILKLKJILILILINILILELINGLGNELELENGNCLENCNCLCNCNCLAPCLAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNBLFNDLDNFLDLHNFLFLFLHNHLHJHLHLJLJJHLJLJJLLJJLJLJLJLJLJLJNJLHPJLHPJLHPHPHNHPFPHPHPFPFRHPFRFPFRDRFRDPFRDTDRDTDRDRBTDTBRDTBT%40RBTBTBT%40T%40TBT%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FV%40T%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FRAV%3FTAT%3FTATATCTAVARCTCTCTATCRETCTERCTETERERERETGRERGRERGRGPGRIPGPGPIPIPGRININIRINKNINKNINKNKLKLKNKLKJKLKLMJKLMJMJKJMJMHMJKHMFOJMFMFMHOFMFMDOFMFODMDOBMDODOBM%40ODO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAMAQAMCOAOEMAOCOEMEOCOEMEMGOEMGOGMGMGMIOGMKMGMIKKMIMKMKKKMKKMMKKMKMMKIMKOKMKMKOIOKOIOKOIOISIOIOISGQIQGQGQIQGSGQGSESGSGSESEUESGSCSEUEUCSCUEUCSCUCUASCWASCWAUAUAU%3FUAUAU%3FW%3FS%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GhLp6wf5OOo0mUWDuh1QyRd8E_Q=) Indian River, MI ### What's nearby - ![American Black Bear Entering a Clearing in the Wild](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532668733/66b7dafe-f6df-4ecf-8e2d-217422162cb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Big Bear Adventures 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Devoe Beach 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Burt Lake 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Burt Lake State Park 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Cross In The Woods National Shrine 2 min drive \- 2.2 km ### Getting around - Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) 24 min drive ### Restaurants - Burger King 14 min walk - Yaz’s 4 min drive - McDonald's 11 min walk - Cafe Noka 8 min drive - Seasons of the North Winery 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River!? ### What time is check-out at Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River!? ### Where is Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce B. Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Was a beautiful place to stay and the host was amazingly responsive to any calls that we made any questions that we had. It is a place that I will go to again. If you want a beautiful cozy little place with beautiful flowers this is a place to stay And you can’t ask for better host than the people that we had. ##### Joyce B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie J. Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This host goes over & beyond to make your stay perfect!! We arrived and were ecstatic to see the home was even more spacious than we thought (including the backyard/patio) on top of the cute & quant vibes. Not to mention cleanliness! If you want a spot to stay that checks all the boxes, this is it! We absolutely enjoyed our stay. Thank you Melissa for the welcome sign when we arrived & all the extra details you thought of like a fun popcorn night, extra toothbrushes, xtra paper towel, beach chairs etc etc! I could go on & on! It’s the little things that make stays like this just so much fun. By far one of the best rentals we’ve stayed at yet!! ##### Stephanie J. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet P. Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a wonderful stay. House was roomy, clean and well equipped. Melissa was a delight to work with, very responsive. Perfect location and well appointed. Will def be back to stay again when traveling to northern Michigan! ##### Janet P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Karla C. Aug 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was enjoyable, had enough room for 6 adults. Enjoyed the outside deck & fire pit. ##### Karla C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peggy P. Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful. Many extras like... beach towels, beach chairs, kitchen well supplied for cooking needs, coffee, great grill, nice fire pit with chairs and roasting sticks. Enjoyed the back deck every morning and evening for meals. Plenty of towels. Really enjoyed our stay. Love the area and plan to be back. ##### Peggy P. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda A. Sep 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy I was perfect for us for what we needed. :) ##### Amanda A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a great home and stay! Location was wonderful with easy walk to the lake. Kitchen and home were well stocked with everything you would need and more. Water pressure in shower and kitchen sink were was low. Mattresses were okay. Host was kind and communicative. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ann Arbor West by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Ann-Arbor-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Ann-Arbor-West.h9215322.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lakeview Hotel, Shanty Creek Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Hotels-The-Lakeview-Hotel.h1104351.Hotel-Information) > > [Drury Inn & Suites Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Drury-Inn-Suites-Frankenmuth.h58071.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Winds Casino Resort – New Buffalo](https://www.expedia.ca/Benton-Harbor-Hotels-Four-Winds-Casino-Resort-New-Buffalo.h13278629.Hotel-Information) > > [Wingate by Wyndham Brighton](https://www.expedia.ca/Howell-Hotels-Wingate-By-Wyndham-Brighton.h126779.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Port Huron](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Port-Huron.h42075.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Frankenmuth by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hotel-Suites-Frankenmuth.h6621673.Hotel-Information) > > [Treetops Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Grayling-Hotels-Treetops-Resort.h914489.Hotel-Information) > > [Pictured Rocks Bed And Breakfast](https://www.expedia.ca/Marquette-Hotels-Pictured-Rocks-Bed-And-Breakfast.h10044940.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Bay-City-Riverfront.h1077165.Hotel-Information) > > [Frankenmuth Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Frankenmuth-Motel.h1148366.Hotel-Information) > > [Bay Mills Resort And Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Brimley-Hotels-Bay-Mills-Resort-And-Casino.h11980098.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Frankenmuth-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-And-Suites-By-Marriott-Frankenmuth.h281052.Hotel-Information) > > [Marv Herzog Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Marv-Herzog-Hotel.h13006478.Hotel-Information) > > [Black River Retreat (Dog Friendly!)](https://www.expedia.ca/Ironwood-Hotels-Black-River-Retreat.h33500821.Hotel-Information) > > [Gull Lake View Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Kalamazoo-Hotels-Gull-Lake-View-Golf-Resort.h19561568.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brighton by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Howell-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-And-Suites-Brighton.h32102546.Hotel-Information) > > [SpringHill Suites by Marriott Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-SpringHill-Suites-By-Marriott-Frankenmuth.h882233.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Inn & Suites Clarkston Pine Knob Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Comfort-Inn-Suites.h68623534.Hotel-Information) > > [Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest](https://www.expedia.ca/Ann-Arbor-Hotels-Ann-Arbor-Marriott-Ypsilanti-At-Eagle-Crest.h28149.Hotel-Information) > > [Torch Lake Bed & Breakfast](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Hotels-Torch-Lake-Bed-Breakfast.h11601400.Hotel-Information) > > [SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Lansing-Hotels-SpringHill-Suites-By-Marriott-East-Lansing-University-Area.h615.Hotel-Information) > > [Super 8 by Wyndham Marysville/Port Huron Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-MarysvillePort-Huron-Area.h856217.Hotel-Information) > > [The Highlands at Harbor Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Petoskey-Hotels-Boyne-Highlands-Resort.h13205714.Hotel-Information) > > [Clear Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Grayling-Hotels-Clear-Lake-Resort.h10356891.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Midland by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Midland.h2462677.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn Midland](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Midland.h116959.Hotel-Information) > > [Boyne Mountain Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Petoskey-Hotels-Boyne-Mountain-Resort.h74159.Hotel-Information)